You'll find Buffalo Ramp on Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage. It's a public boat ramp. There's no launch fee according to the map data. From Murfreesboro it's roughly 43 miles in a straight line. If it's full, Sullivans Bend Ramp 2 in Carthage is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Carthage, TN |
| Hours | Open 24 hours please check with the launch before you go |
| Water | Cordell Hull Lake |
| Surface | asphalt |
| Launch fee | free |
Official public water access in Tennessee, including Buffalo Ramp: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
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Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Buffalo Ramp is in Carthage, Tennessee. Open the map link to see where Buffalo Ramp sits on the shore.
It gives you access to Cordell Hull Lake.
Launching at Buffalo Ramp costs nothing, going by the map data.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Buffalo Ramp clear for trailers.
Sullivans Bend Ramp 2 in Carthage (under 1 mile), Sullivans Bend in Carthage (1 mile) and Defeated Creek Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Carthage (1.8 miles).
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